LACMA, Hammer, MOCA Unite
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), Hammer Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) have partnered to jointly own and manage 260 artworks from the collection of local philanthropists Jarl and Pamela Mohn. Their collection includes sculptures, paintings, photographs, and mixed-media works by Los Angeles-based artists. The roster of artists includes Diedrick Brackens, […]
Netflix Founder Introduces Skiable Art Museum at Utah’s Powder Mountain
Reed Hastings, founder of Netflix, is set to make a significant impact on the art world with an innovative project at his recent acquisition, Powder Mountain in Utah. An outdoor museum will merge winter sports with contemporary art, showcasing works by renowned artists including James Turrell, Jenny Holzer, Paul McCarthy, Gala Porras-Kim, Nikita Gale, and […]
Transnational Reflections: ‘Kith and Kin’ by Archie Moore at Tate and QAGOMA
Archie Moore’s installation “Kith and Kin,” showcased at the 2024 Venice Biennale, has been jointly acquired by the Queensland Art Gallery (QAGOMA) and Tate. Moore, the first Australian and First Nations artist to win the Golden Lion for Best National Participation, created the piece to trace his family’s 65,000-year lineage across 2,400 generations. “Kith and […]
LACMA Faces Scrutiny for Displaying Questionable Korean Artworks
A significant controversy has arisen in the art world after Korean art experts raised concerns that the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) may be showcasing several fake artworks in an exhibition. The allegations call into question the authenticity of works attributed to prominent Korean painters Park Soo-keun and Lee Jung-seob. Korean Treasures from […]
